Obamacare mtg. to offer insurance info

Moberly Regional Medical Center and the Randolph Caring Communities Partnership are partnering to help with that.

The two groups will hold an educational forum regarding the new insurance marketplace and the Affordable Care Act at a meeting next Thursday (Oct. 10).

The meeting will begin at 3 p.m., in the Moberly Area Community College Auditorium.

As per a release from MRMC Director of Marketing Jaime Morgans, speakers at the event will be University Extension Business Specialist Chris Shoemaker and Business Specialist Charles Holland.

“[They] will be in Moberly to help demystify the Affordable Care Act and give you a better understanding of how this new law affects you, your family or your business,” Morgans said. “[Shoemaker and Holland] will cover basic health insurance terms, understanding your health insurance options as well as the Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace and how to enroll in health insurance. You’ll learn how the law may impact employer and other types of insurance coverage, how to get help to pay health insurance premiums, and what changes are planned for Medicare.”

The event is free and open to the public. Certified Application Counselors (CAC) will be on hand to schedule appointments for insurance enrollment.

“MU Extension is providing this information,” notes the release, “to help Missouri residents make informed health insurance decisions by understanding options and responsibilities outlined in the Affordable Care Act. MU Extension provides factual, nonpartisan information on public policies such as the ACA.”